Yilwatda, Basiru Return as APC Chairman, Secretary

Yilwatda, Basiru Return as APC Chairman, Secretary

At the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention held at Eagle Square, Abuja, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda was formally returned as the National Chairman of the party, while Surajudeen Basiru emerged as the National Secretary.

The convention, which took place on Friday night, was attended by President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, members of the National Assembly, governors, and other party stakeholders.

Prof. Yilwatda, a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, first assumed the role of APC National Chairman in 2025 after extensive consultations with party stakeholders across Nigeria’s geo-political zones. His nomination was put forward by Hope Uzodimma,

Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, and seconded by Abass Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives. With no opposition to his nomination, he was sworn in as substantive chairman, succeeding Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who resigned due to ill health.

The convention reaffirmed Yilwatda’s leadership, consolidating his position as the head of the ruling party.

Surajudeen Basiru’s emergence as National Secretary further strengthened the party’s administrative structure, ensuring continuity and stability within its leadership ranks.

The event was marked by high-profile attendance and underscored the APC’s commitment to internal cohesion ahead of future political contests.

This development signals a renewed phase of leadership for the APC, with Yilwatda and Basiru expected to steer the party through upcoming challenges and maintain its influence in Nigeria’s political landscape.